NASTY D POSITIVE A.K.A OBA-ICE is bringing to us trend setting lyrical content for those musically adventurous, well rounded relatable material for the average party oriented individual, and overall, mood changing music he is actively demonstrating that he has pioneered his own genre of music which is a self-styled twist rightfully labeled “RAP and RAGGAE”.
Since the release of his Hot freestyle single “DEY DONT KNOW” in 2012, he has become one of the most relevant and sought after artists within and outside Nigeria due to the unprecedented success and acceptance of the heavyweight single. ” It’s not like i didn’t think people were going to like The freestyle “DEY DONT KNOW” but I never thought the love and acceptance especially the love the street showed me was going to be huge I’m so humbled by the success and I am grateful to God and to my fans and everyone for their continued support” says OBA-ICE.
OBA-ICE who’s in his early 20′s, discovered his passion for music at about the age of 16, started playing drums in the church and as he grew older he learnt how to play the keyboard, Rapping and Singing to him comes naturally. His dream of becoming an artist was not accepted easily by his parents who were more interested in him focusing on his academics but after a while they knew his music ambition was unstoppable.
OBA-ICE early exposure to the works of legendary musicians such as Bob marley, FELA, 2pac, MICHEAL JACKSON, R.kelly , Keith Sweat, Mack Morrison and gospel acts like Fred Hammond ,Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr and so on formed a solid foundation for his music career which it was built on and has also shaped him into a good song writer and a very creative rapper and singer. His inspiration is drawn from the positive results of our daily struggles, which explains why his called NASTY D POSITIVE! “I just want people to be happy I want my music to change the listener’s mood whenever it comes on i want people to dance and delete soberness off their system.” He divulges.
Currently, this industry grinder is working on gassing us the scene with more anthems and hits. NASTY D POSITIVE AKA OBA-ICE is down to earth as an artist but apart from his talent, his charming looks and charisma works for him which explains why his Consistent, OBA ICE will be performing on bigger stages beyond this year….Be among the first to request him , as he releases a new raggae freestyle titled “FIRE BURN”. Download , Dance & Enjoy!!!